Private company
Kyushu Hikoki
Japanese manufacturer of military aircraft
The Kyūshū Hikōki K.K. (九州飛行機, Kyūshū Aircraft Company Ltd) was a Japanese manufacturer of military aircraft during World War II. While it mainly manufactured other firms' designs, it was notable for the radical J7W "Shinden" fighter. Named after Kyushu island where the company was based.2 It ceased to exist in 2001.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Kyūshū Hikōki K.K. (九州飛行機, Kyūshū Aircraft Company Ltd) was a Japanese manufacturer of military aircraft during World War II. While it mainly manufactured other firms' designs, it was notable for the radical J7W "Shinden" fighter. Named after Kyushu island where the company was based.2
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E9W - 1935 submarine-based reconnaissance floatplane
J7W 震電 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning) - 1945 pusher fighter prototype
K6W - WS-103 seaplane for Royal Siamese Navy
K8W - 1938 floatplane trainer prototype, lost to the Kawanishi K8K
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K9W カエデ Kaede (Maple) - 1939 basic trainer; license-built Bücker Bu 131 Jüngmann
K10W - 1943 intermediate trainer
K11W 白菊 Shiragiku (White Chrysanthemum) - 1943 crew trainer
Q1W 東海 Tōkai (Eastern Sea) - 'Lorna' 1945 ASW/patrol aircraft
Q3W 南海 Nankai (South Sea) - 1945 ASW/patrol aircraft prototype based on the K11W
From Wikipedia’s article on Kyushu Hikoki, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
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